North Sydney Bears player in JF or PL

[Cowboy Fan]

Can some one help me?

The Cowboys have signed one of your centres for next year as I understand and I don't know much about him.

I don't have his name on me but I know that he has a New Zealand back ground and obviously his name is of that decent.

I have been told that he is very strong and powerful but that is all I know. I'm wondering whether he would be good enough to play in the NRL next year and with a good pre-season could he move into the 2nd row either now or a year or two down the track?

Cheers

 

[Big-Steve]

G'Day mate

Yeap Sema Mataora is his name. He is a Kiwi and a trerrific bloke.

This is the official word from the North Sydney Club (although there's not much detail).

http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/news/LockerRoom.htm

This match report on my site will tell you more about his ability and includes a photo.

Sema Mataora And His Flash Fends
http://www.redandblackzone.com/A20040602 - Sema Mataora And His Flash Fends.html

If you want to know anything specific I'll be talking to the coach on Tuesday night or I will see Sema after the next game.

 

[Cowboy Fan]

Thanks very much mate.

I have one question, you don't have to ask the coach or anything (although it would be interesting to know if Sema Mataora has been asked by the Cowboys to make the move to the 2nd row) but in your oppinion do you believe that he could make the more some time in his career to the 2nd row or would his skills be better utilised in the centres?

Thanks again and I support you guys in your attempt to get a squad on the CC, you have a great stadium there.